{"id":23216,"date":"2024-04-05T13:08:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-05T17:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/quantum.esu.edu\/insider\/?p=23216"},"modified":"2024-04-05T13:08:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T17:08:56","slug":"esu-theatre-department-to-present-heathers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/quantum.esu.edu\/insider\/esu-theatre-department-to-present-heathers\/","title":{"rendered":"ESU Theatre Department to Present Heathers"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Stroudsburg University\u2019s Department of Theatre, Music, and Dance\u00a0will present the hit musical Heathers<\/em>.\u00a0 The cast of over 30 students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., assistant professor of theatre, will welcome audiences April 11 \u2013 14.<\/p>\n

Curtain times for the production are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday (April 11-13) and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 14. All performances are in the Smith-McFarland Theatre of the university\u2019s Fine and Performing Arts Center, Normal and Marguerite streets, East Stroudsburg.<\/p>\n

General admission is $18, senior citizens, faculty and staff (with ID) are $15, students (with ID) are $10, and youth are $5. Tickets are available online in advance at esu.edu\/theatretickets<\/a>. Tickets will also be available at the box office one hour before curtain on performance dates.<\/p>\n

This dark-comedy musical, based on the 1988 cult classic film of the same name, follows Veronica Sawyer who joins, then combats the school\u2019s most insidious clique: a group of bullies known as The Heathers. In her journey between bullies, geeks, and goths, she finds herself aligned with a mysterious teen lover, J.D. Together, they invent a plan to weaponize the\u00a0twisted suburban morality that drives their world.<\/p>\n

The cast of ESU\u2019s production of Heathers includes Hanna Srour, a senior majoring in theater from Grove City, Pa., as Veronica Sawyer; Logan Keim, a senior majoring in computer science, from Schnecksville, Pa., as J.D. (Jason Dean); Kayla Brandt, a sophomore majoring in early childhood and special education from North Wales, Pa., as Heather Chandler; Olivia McLaughlin, a freshman majoring in theater, as Heather McNamara; Mia Mendia, a sophomore majoring in theater from Cresco, Pa., as Heather Duke; Maddie Boltz, a sophomore majoring in theater, from Elmyra, Pa, as Martha Dunnstock; Rania Tabarez, a senior majoring in art + design from Reading, Pa., as Ms. Fleming; Elijahwan Cannon, a freshman majoring in theatre from Philadelphia, Pa., as Ram; Shawn Walsh, a\u00a0 senior majoring in biology from St. Mary’s, Pa., as Kurt; Rocco Martinic, a freshman\u00a0 from Stroudsburg, Pa., as Kurt\u2019s Dad; Andre Perez a junior majoring in theater from Brooklyn, N.Y., as Ram\u2019s Dad; Sebastian Perez, a sophomore majoring in theater from Queens, N.Y. as Big Bud Dean; Tala Vanblarcom, a\u00a0 senior majoring in theater from Phillipsburg, N.J., as Coach Ripper; Rebekah Hughes, a freshman majoring in theater from Phillipsburg, N.J., as Veronica\u2019s Mom; Samuel Huyett, a sophomore majoring in theatre from Milford,Pa., as Veronica\u2019s Dad; Kate Lenway, a sophomore majoring in biology from Saylorsburg, Pa., as Principal Gowan; Tessa Scheer, a freshman majoring in psychology from Stroudsburg, Pa., as Beleaguered Geek; Elijah Williams, a freshman majoring in psychology from Scranton, Pa,. as Beleaguered Geek; Asia Morales, a freshman majoring in theater from East Stroudsburg, Pa., starring as Beleaguered Geek; Damon Mack a sophomore starring as a Preppy Jock; Allison Makula, a junior majoring in psychology from Mount Pocono, Pa., as a Cheerleader; Delia Boney, a junior majoring in theater\u00a0 from Washington, D.C., as Cheerleader; Natalie Toth, freshman majoring in art + media + design from Bethlehem, Pa., as a Hipster\/Deadhead; Jesse Carey, a freshman majoring in theatre from West Wyoming, Pa., as a Hipster\/ Deadhead; Naomi Springer a sophomore majoring in theater from Dunmore, Pa., as a New Wave Girl; Alyssa Cruz a junior majoring in psychology from Mount Pocono, Pa., as New Wave Girl; Lapis Vasquez a freshman majoring in theater from Bronx, N.Y.,\u00a0 as a Goth Chick; Alyssa Sargent a freshman majoring in theater from Danville, Pa., as a Goth Chick; Roseanna Zampirri a freshman majoring in sociology from Philadelphia, Pa., as a Goth Chick; Juliana Rose Velez, a freshman majoring in theatre from Bushkill, Pa., as a Young Republican; Quentin Ricker a freshman majoring in history and geography from Palmyra, Pa., as a Young Republican; Brian De los Santosas, a freshman majoring in psychology from Palmyra, Pa., starring as a Young Republican; Matty Gulick, a junior majoring in theater from Phillipsburg, N.J., as Omnipresent Adult Supervision.<\/p>\n

In addition to Dr. Narvy, the production team includes Dr, Brian Hodge, associate professor of music, as musical director; Bethanie Watson, assistant professor of theatre, as costume designer and scenic designer; Nyla Moody, a senior majoring in theatre from Philadelphia, Pa, assistant director; Tara Coyle \u201904 as choreographer; and Janine Katona, a junior majoring in theatre from Horsham, Pa., as lighting designer; \u00a0and Sydney A Cain-Frazier, a sophomore majoring in theater from Abington, Pa, stage manager.<\/p>\n

For more information or reservations, email esuarts@esu.edu<\/a> or call (570) 422-3483.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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